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Estate agents' jargon is now likely not only to include "des res", "close to all amenities", but also "within 20 minutes of prestigious prep school".

Knight Frank and Rutley asked its London offices and 16 regional centres which schools had the most influence on buyers. It found that grammar schools, specialist schools such as the Lycee Francais in London and independent schools were the biggest draw.

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